Planning a trip to Japan can be daunting. You need to decide when to go, what attractions you want to go to, where to stay, and how to get to and between those locations. Even with an unlimited budget, your stay in Japan is only for a limited time, so decisions must be made. In…

For many people traveling to Japan, booking train tickets is a major problem. You can always head to a Japan Rail (JR) counter once you arrive or seek help from an agent and pay some extra bucks, however, did you know that you can also book in advance online? Find out how below! Shinkansen Reservations…

Airbnb is one of those superstar startups that have disrupted the once-formidable global hotel industry. Its viability in Japan was once questioned, given country stereotypes about how Japanese people are extremely protective of their own home ground and would not easily admit strangers into their homes. But surprisingly, Airbnb has taken off in Japan, with…